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Audio guide Nanzen-ji Temple in English
In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Nanzen-ji Temple telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.
What you'll hear inside Nanzen-ji Temple:
- 1Sanmon
The temple's main gate, rebuilt in 1628, features a grand staircase leading to an elevated observation platform with panoramic views across Kyoto.
- 2Hōjō
The former abbot's residence, known as Seiryo-den and designated a National Treasure, houses remarkable gold-leafed screen paintings including two tigers by Kanō Tan'yū.
- 3Hōjō Garden
A karesansui dry rock garden created in 1600 by Kobori Enshu, regarded as one of the finest examples of this garden style and designated as a National Scenic Beauty.
- 4Nanzen-ji Aqueduct
A red brick aqueduct built in 1890 that runs across the temple grounds, carrying irrigation water from the Lake Biwa Canal.
- 5Nanzen-in
A secluded sub-temple nestled in the highlands, featuring a moss garden and rock arrangements.
- 6Konchi-in
One of the subsidiary temples within the Nanzen-ji complex, accessible during your exploration of the extensive grounds.
- 7Tenjuan
A sub-temple featuring a garden with a stone plaque inscribed with a poem by American poet Gary Snyder, who trained in Zen Buddhism here.
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Editorial summary
Imponente templo budista con un jardín zen, entornos boscosos y senderos.
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Reviews posted by visitors on Google Maps.
Es el templo budista más importante de los 5 Grandes Templos Zen, jardines increíbles, la segunda puerta Sanmon más grande de la ciudad y además tiene un acueducto, algo que le da un toque único.
Diría que sus jardines y vistas con más hermosas que las del dorado. Este templo de playa es un lugar el que vale la pena visitar por sus vistas, jardines largos y demás quede impresionado . Fui bastante temprano tipo 8 por lo cual no tuve que hacer cola para entrar y si deseas te pueden sellar tu libro con un sello vale la pena y lo recomiendo
Muy bueno para sentarse a la sombra y observar las libélulas. Aparcamiento de bicis hay.
- 1.Sanmon
- 2.Hōjō
- 3.Hōjō Garden
- 4.Nanzen-ji Aqueduct
- 5.Nanzen-in
- 6.Konchi-in
- 7.Tenjuan
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